The Iron have been unchanged for the last three league games, in what has been a demanding start to the season.

With such a hectic schedule, Alexander could decide to rotate his squad, especially with the visit of Blackburn Rovers, their second match in the space of four days.

However, United are unbeaten in those last three games where has kept a settled side and will loathe to change it, just for the sake of it, especially so early on in the season.

The right back slot and upfront are likely to be where Alexander main selection headaches occur, but will leave it up to the final minute before deciding on his line-up.

“I think we’re going to face different challenges this season, both home and away,” Alexander told the club website.

“But I feel we have the tools within the squad to play any type of game, adapt to it and come out on top.

“We’re going to have to work extremely hard and play well to do it.

“I’ve been really pleased with the way the players have approached the games and have looked for ways to improve each game.”

Alexander has no new injury worries ahead of the game and is likely to have the same squad to pick from for the game against Rovers, with Andrew Crofts, Jonathon Margetts and Luke Williams the only players missing.

The only slight doubt is over Murray Wallace who played with a dead leg against Blackpool on Saturday but Alexander expects the Scot to be OK.